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January 3, 2025

Arabic Friendship Terms

The most common word is “Al-Sadiq”, it refers to the sincere friend, whom you can always trust.

The companion, on the other hand, is called “al-Rafiq”, he is a person endowed with kindness and care.

Even with the term “al-Saheb” it translates companion, but you can also have the shade of a life partner, boyfriend.

Deeper is “al-Habib”, the dear friend or even the loved one.

“Al-Nadim” on the other hand is the person with whom you hang out to eat or drink something.

“Al-Khalil” is a close friend, almost a brother,

“Al-Anis” on the other hand is that person whose company gives pleasure and fun.

“Al-Khidn” on the other hand is the friend with whom you enjoy a secret romantic relationship.

“Al-Qarin” is a close, close friend.

“Al-Zaher” on the other hand is the person who is close to you in difficult times and comfort.

“Al-Tarb” is the peer friend.

“Al-Samir” is the friend who leaves last, the one who waits for the evening to leave making sure that the friend is already home safe.

Terms can be used for both masculine and feminine (adding an “a” at the end), they can also be used as personal names.

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Dubai Gulfood Green Exhibition Showcases Sri Lankan Food

Gulfood Green Exhibition Showcases Sri Lankan Food Companies

Dubai, UAE – September 26, 2024

Visitors to the exhibition had the opportunity to savour the delights of Sri Lankan foods at the Sri Lanka Pavilion supported by the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Department of Commerce, and the Sri Lanka Business Council in UAE

The focus of the exhibition is to show that “green foods” are tasty and nutritious. Companies from around the world were at the show and the Sri Lankan foods were extremely popular, after all, Sri Lanka produces great curries and amazing foods.

Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Alexi Gunasekera expressed his usual Sri Lankan enthusiasm about the event, stating, “We are thrilled to support our green food companies at Gulfood Green. This exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for Sri Lankan businesses to showcase their sustainable products and forge new business partnerships. Our participation aligns with Sri Lanka’s strategic efforts to diversify its export basket and enhance its presence in emerging markets.”

The Gulfood Green Exhibition is a premier event dedicated to showcasing innovative and sustainable practices within the food industry. It provides a vital platform for companies to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest trends in FoodTech and AgriTech, driving the future of food technology.

The foods showcased at the show underscores Sri Lanka’s commitment to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly food products on the global stage. Sri Lanka is not just a top tourist destination; the variety of healthy foods are second to none.

The Sri Lankan pavilion features distinguished companies that are renowned for their high-quality, eco-friendly food products, including world-renowned spices, coconut-based products, organic snacks, and natural fruit pulp.

Nature Nest Trading LLC

What a delight to enjoy delicious ice cream knowing that it was healthy, nutritious and from sustainable sources. The star of the range in this writer’s opinion was the Passion Fruit ice cream which was tangy, refreshing and very fruity. Also worthy of mention is the Curd and Treacle, which is smooth and creamy. UAE has approaching half a million Sri Lankan nationals, so they will be delighted to discover that there is a Wood Apple ice cream on offer. The creators of Naturalz ice cream are to be highly commended for not only making a healthy ice cream, they should be thanked for bringing this delicacy to Dubai.

NOAS Products Ltd

Anybody who has visited Sri Lanka will be aware that when partaking refreshments , it is important to have short eats and bites that are crispy snacks, so it is great that Kochchi brought their crisps range to Gulfood Green. These snacks include spicy chilli and other tasty bags of crisps. Again these are healthy and sourced from sustainable farmers in Sri Lanka.

Oleena Natural Foods Ltd

Coconuts are part of Sri Lankan life and are known to be grown naturally on the island. At the show it was possible to see a complete range of coconut products. Health and beauty for skin and hair, Coconut Sugar which is perfect for healthy cooking and persons having a diabetic friendly menu, also baking ingredients such as desiccated coconut to satisfy all your culinary requirements.

Deo Global Lanka

No food show would be complete without offerings from the spice land that is Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is grown in many places in the world, however the original Cinnamon hails from Sri Lanka, holding a quill to the nose the show confirms that Sri Lanka still producers the best cinnamon in the world. Not only does it have the best flavour, but it’s also safe. Sri Lankan cinnamon is pure and is the only safe variety in the world that is safe to be consumed by parrots such as our own pet parrot Penny who absolutely loves to chew on a Cinnamon stick.

Asamodagam is the traveller’s friend when enjoying the variety of curry and spicy foods in Asia. It is a herbal preparation based on an ancient Ayurvedic formula, whilst all the ingredients are a secret, when visiting the Sri Lankan pavilion at Gulfood Green you may get a hint of some of the spices used. The Sri Lankan pavilion has a display of spices and herbs that you can discover just by taking the fragrance of these wonderful creations you can see why Sri Lanka is the Spice Island.

Dubai Gulfood Green Exhibition Showcases Sri Lankan Food

For more information, please contact:

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai slcgdxb.com

Nature Nest Trading LLC www.nrsintl.com

NOAS Products Ltd www.noasproducts.com

Oleena Natural Foods Ltd www.oleenanatural.com

Deo Global Lanka www.deogloballanka.com

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Sri Lanka Marine Tourism

New marine tourism support is coming from Sri Lanka government.

The Dubai Consular Team is visiting Dubai International Boat Show #DIBS2024 this week in Dubai.

H.E. Mr Alexi Gunasekera, Sri Lankan Consul General to Dubai is engaging with UAE Stakeholders to promote high spending luxury yacht people to visit Sri Lanka..

He and his team are meeting key players from around the world and inviting them to a seminar next week in Dubai.

Good luck and many thanks for his 3 initiatives.to bring high end tourists to Sri Lanka.

We know that Sri Lanka is more than just a beach. The good people of Sri Lanka have hearts of gold and an award winning smile that wins the prior of the world.

Marine Tourism is more than beach, diving and fishing. Dubai International Boat Show promotes high end marine tourism. Major Boat and yacht builders together with Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board are actively engaging with visitors to the largest show in the Middle East and Asian region.

www.palmsail.com/slmarinetourism

January 28, 2023

Coastal Safety Training

Coastal Safety Training serves Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Dubai in specialised “Boat Captain” licence courses, safety and security services, and bespoke training.

Their services include lifeguard training and certification, beach patrol and rescue services, and water safety education for the public.

They also provide equipment and supplies for beach and water safety, such as life jackets, rescue boats, and first aid kits.

Coastal Safety Training works closely with local authorities and government agencies to ensure the safety and security of boat and yacht owners in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Dubai .

Full details are available on their website

Coastal Safety also produce many short training videos at www.youtube.com/coastalsafety